Strong's G231 · Greek
ἁλιεύς
halieus · /hal-ee-yoos'/
Number
G231
Language
Greek
Original word
ἁλιεύς
Transliteration
halieus
Pronunciation
hal-ee-yoos'
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
from 251; a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher:--fisher(-man).
KJV: fisher(-man)
Root / derivation: from 251
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἁλιεύς across 5 verses.
fishers4×
fishermen1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Mark2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G231 (halieus) mean?
from 251; a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher:--fisher(-man).
How many times does G231 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G231 (ἁλιεύς) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fishers.”
How is halieus translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G231 is rendered as “fishers” (4×), “fishermen” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἁλιεύς come from?
from 251